After being cancelled due to the Covid 19, the 2020 Route 66 Classic is back on.

Date: Friday, June 5th.Time: 12:00 Noon.Location: Barstow, California.Host Hotel: None.Meals: None.Track Fees: Zero.Shirts: Free.The Plan: Meet in Barstow. Cruise to Victorville. Visit the Rt 66 Museum. End of Day 1. Regroup on Saturday in Corona, join the So Cal June Rally and drive to Mount Palomar.

VegasRacer

Jan 16 2020, 01:07 AM

I figured that since we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of our beloved 914 all year in 2020. And since the Route 66 Classic is the kick off for the event season. We really ought to set the proper tone and start with something epic!

How about a 914 mile, 5.0 day, 4 night, 3 time zone, 5 state, traveling party. Are you with me?

Thursday, May 7th. I'm going home with a memory that will last the rest of my life.

sixnotfour

Jan 16 2020, 03:05 AM

We will start at Winslow,AZ,,such a fine sight to see...I know half assed butt...

stevend914

Jan 16 2020, 07:53 AM

John: We can drive together to Amarillo from Colorado Springs? I may only go as far as Las Vegas and head for home (or having never been to Petrified Forest National Park...). I'll be in the Cayenne though.

Of course there will be event shirts this year. (It's a tradition.)However, things will be a bit different this time.

Shirts will be FREE!

The catch is that there will be only 10 shirts produced.They will be awarded to the first 9 people to join the tour. (Size request will be accepted to skew my order.) Red or Black.

914 Ranch

Jan 21 2020, 12:33 AM

When traveling across the country I use 40 and stop in Amarillo at Tyler's. He runs out of baby backs by 3 every day. He is one of the 2 places that I considered to make ribs better than mine. The Shed is better because they never run out of baby backs. Something I try not to do.

If we come, we get to drive to Amarillo first, 5 h 21 min (343 miles) . Then coming home, it is 17 h 30 min (1,150 miles) from Laughlin, NV. to our house. That makes for a long trip for two 914s without co-drivers. Got to take two days. And the 4.0 engine doesn't get the best mileage either.

VegasRacer

Jan 21 2020, 10:14 PM

Steve - Fabulous. I will see you in Colorado Springs for the Treffen. I sent you a PM with my phone number.

Oscar - Commitment?!? No one will ever question your commitment to the 914 community. You also have your priorities in the proper order. Family first. I sincerely hope you can join us. Even if only for a day.

Clay & Betty - Please join us in Amarillo. (When has a 914 event ever been closer?) You don't have to make the entire run, start to finish. (In fact, I never expected that anyone would be crazy enough to do the full distance with me.) I will promise you that the drive from Las Vegas to Albuquerque, above and around Santa Fe, will be the best 914 roads on the entire tour. (Not counting the short banzai run into Oatman.)

Perfect. I have you on "the list" to pick us up in Colorado Springs and roll down to Amarillo together. Bar-B-Que at Tyler's is on me.

morsmanlaw

Feb 26 2020, 09:24 PM

QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Jan 19 2020, 01:22 AM)

Lawrence. Take advantage of it this year when it's so close.

Next year we start in St. Louis.

Is that serious about starting in St. Louis next year? There's limited opportunity for involvement in such events here in Tulsa (through which, incidentally, Route 66 passes).

VegasRacer

Feb 27 2020, 04:09 PM

Google tells me it is 395.6 miles from Tulsa to St. Louis and only 365.4 miles to Amarillo.

worn

Feb 27 2020, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Feb 27 2020, 02:09 PM)

Google tells me it is 395.6 miles from Tulsa to St. Louis and only 365.4 miles to Amarillo.

How far from Madison. Last time I went it snowed, I met Slits, and had a wonderful time. Count me in.

morsmanlaw

Feb 28 2020, 12:10 PM

QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Feb 27 2020, 04:09 PM)

Google tells me it is 395.6 miles from Tulsa to St. Louis and only 365.4 miles to Amarillo.

My hope was that if it started in St. Louis, and possibly went west, it would be heading in this direction.

ClayPerrine

Feb 28 2020, 12:28 PM

QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Jan 21 2020, 10:14 PM)

Clay & Betty - Please join us in Amarillo. (When has a 914 event ever been closer?) You don't have to make the entire run, start to finish. (In fact, I never expected that anyone would be crazy enough to do the full distance with me.) I will promise you that the drive from Las Vegas to Albuquerque, above and around Santa Fe, will be the best 914 roads on the entire tour. (Not counting the short banzai run into Oatman.)

I just saw this. Sorry, I don't think its going to happen. We both agree... a 914 loaded up with tools, spares, and luggage is limited fun on the twisty roads.

But it would be fun seeing y'all.

Clay

sbruzek

Feb 28 2020, 06:57 PM

I’m just north of STL in IL along Route 66. Please let me know where to find more info about next years event starting in STL

1.) This forum is the place to find information about all future Rallies, Tours, Treffens, Classics, Rambles and other 914 events.

2.) I can assure you that if I am the one planning, we will not be starting in St. Louis. If we are going that far, we are gonna do it proper and drive the additional 300 miles to start in Chicago at the beginning of Route 66.

3.) Don't give up hope. A few months ago nobody would have believed that we would be starting in Amarillo this year.

1.) This forum is the place to find information about all future Rallies, Tours, Treffens, Classics, Rambles and other 914 events.

2.) I can assure you that if I am the one planning, we will not be starting in St. Louis. If we are going that far, we are gonna do it proper and drive the additional 300 miles to start in Chicago at the beginning of Route 66.

3.) Don't give up hope. A few months ago nobody would have believed that we would be starting in Amarillo this year.